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The average cost to replace a roof in Danbury, Connecticut is $12,890.

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$12,890 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Danbury, CT

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The average cost to replace a roof in Danbury is about $12,890. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Danbury of 1,860 sqft (18.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.93 per sqft ($693/square).

Average Cost by Material

Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 1,860 sqft roof (18.67 squares) in Danbury.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in Danbury.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.93/sqft ($693/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,465
1,00010$6,930
1,50015$10,395
2,00020$13,860
2,50025$17,325
3,00030$20,790
3,50035$24,255
4,00040$27,720
4,50045$31,185
5,00050$34,651
Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,976
1,00010$7,952
1,50015$11,928
2,00020$15,904
2,50025$19,880
3,00030$23,855
3,50035$27,831
4,00040$31,807
4,50045$35,783
5,00050$39,759
Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$11,345
1,00010$22,690
1,50015$34,035
2,00020$45,380
2,50025$56,725
3,00030$68,070
3,50035$79,415
4,00040$90,760
4,50045$102,105
5,00050$113,450

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an Danbury home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.93/sqft ($693/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,079
1,000$4,158
1,500$6,237
2,000$8,316
2,500$10,395
3,000$12,474
3,500$14,553
4,000$16,632
4,500$18,711
5,000$20,790
Designer Shingle
$7.95/sqft ($795/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,425
1,000$4,851
1,500$7,276
2,000$9,701
2,500$12,127
3,000$14,552
3,500$16,977
4,000$19,402
4,500$21,828
5,000$24,253
Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$6,353
1,000$12,706
1,500$19,060
2,000$25,413
2,500$31,766
3,000$38,119
3,500$44,472
4,000$50,826
4,500$57,179
5,000$63,532

Danbury Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned18,231
Average roof size (with pitch)1,860 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Danbury, Connecticut

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Danbury, Connecticut compared to nearby areas?

Danbury roofing labor typically falls in the $40 to $65 an hour range, which translates to $150 to $250 per roofing square. That’s generally 10 to 20 percent lower than the rates in coastal Fairfield County towns such, as Stamford or Norwalk where higher overhead more complex roof pitches permitting requirements and the ebb and flow of seasonal demand tend to push the final cost upward.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Danbury, Connecticut's weather affect roof lifespan?

Danbury, set inland. More undulating than Connecticut’s shoreline sees, around 48 inches of rain 35 inches of snow frequent Nor’easter gusts and roughly 2,100 hours of sunshine each year. The resulting freeze‑thaw swings, UV exposure and wind uplift can chip away 10‑25 % of a roof’s expected life when upkeep is lacking.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Danbury, Connecticut?

In Danbury the chief source of roof damage is the mix of storm‑driven winds and the occasional plunge of limbs from mature oaks and maples, especially when Nor’easters roll through or summer storms lash the area. Come winter the freeze‑thaw cycle builds ice dams that routinely split shingles and usher, in leaks.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Danbury, Connecticut?

In Danbury, outside Candlewood Lake the ideal window for a roof replacement runs from late spring into early fall, especially, in May, June or September. By then the shingles have had time to dry after the spring thaw temperatures stay comfortably above freezing. The chance of a Nor’easter is much lower. It’s best to steer clear of winter snow the freeze‑thaw cycles of early spring and the oppressive humidity that peaks in midsummer.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Danbury, Connecticut?

Storm‑related roof claims appear often in Danbury with winter ice and heavy snow occasional Nor’easters and even summer gusts or hail nudging the numbers upward from time to time. Because the city sits inland amid rolling hills winter places strain on roofs leading to a noticeable rise in claim activity, after a major storm.

What natural disasters in Danbury, Connecticut cause the most roof replacements?

In Danbury roof replacements are often prompted by windstorms, especially tropical storms and hurricanes like the 2020 Isaias that toppled trees and ripped shingles off, by heavy snow and ice loads and occasionally, by hail. The town’s hilly tree‑lined neighborhoods, combined with saturated soils make fallen‑tree damage a common problem.

Top Roofing Contractors in Danbury, Connecticut

Northland roofing LLC

4.9

173 reviews

403 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810

(203) 885-8337

Lecla Home Improvements & Roofing Inc

4.9

83 reviews

38 Beaver Brook Rd
Danbury, CT 06810

(203) 730-9512

Henry Bros. Roofing

4.3

4 reviews

39 North Nabby Road
Danbury, CT 06811

(203) 798-9922

North Land Roofing LLC

5

1 review

8 Barnum Ct
Danbury, CT 06810

(203) 278-0652

Reliable Roofers & Company LLC

5

1 review

9 Joes Hill Rd
Danbury, CT 06811

(203) 942-7164

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R&K Roofing and Siding

5

5 reviews

6 Cedar Road
Danbury, CT 06811

(203) 989-3532

Able Roofing

4.9

47 reviews

178 Middle River Road
Danbury, CT 06811

(203) 746-1877

Betor roofing

5

2 reviews

6 Hawley Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810

(203) 981-0861

Roofing Contractor of Danbury

5

9 reviews

247 Franklin Street Extension
Danbury, CT 06811

(860) 773-5040

Tactical Construction Services

5

6 reviews

130 Federal Road
Danbury, CT 06811

(475) 330-3173

Afonso Roofing

1

2 reviews

3 French Street
Danbury, CT 06810

(203) 778-5149

McCarthy Seamless Gutters

4.2

11 reviews

2 Mannions Lane
Danbury, CT 06810

(203) 743-0599

DUKES CHIMNEYS & ROOFING

4.8

71 reviews

12 Linden Place
Danbury, CT 06810

(203) 648-2018

CT Strong Roofing LLC

5

3 reviews

52 State Street
Danbury, CT 06810

(203) 721-3311

LT Home Improvement Contractor LLC

5

1 review

11 Somers St
Danbury, CT 06810

(203) 449-5000

Matute Roofing and Siding

1

1 review

34 Washington Avenue
Danbury, CT 06810

(203) 628-0193

Jahve Roofing & Siding LLC

5

1 review

55 State Street
Danbury, CT 06810

(860) 566-8969

Elite Home Exteriors LLC

5

27 reviews

14 Royal Pine Dr
Danbury, CT 06811

(203) 240-5764

Sergio’s Roofing LLC

5

1 review

42 Sand Pit Road
Danbury, CT 06810

(203) 482-8688

Barrett Inc

4.3

3 reviews

106 Mill Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811

(203) 744-2780

Map of Roofing Contractors in Danbury, Connecticut

Danbury Roof Costs Compared to Other Connecticut Cities

Waterbury, CT

  • $3,529 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,419

Bridgeport, CT

  • $3,529 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,419

Stamford, CT

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,890

West Hartford, CT

  • $5,637 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,527

New Haven, CT

  • $2,065 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,955